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LSE

LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

More terms

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

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